Beauty & Grooming · Head-to-head
Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer vs Laifen Swift High-Speed Hair Dryer
Which should you buy? Our verdict on both, pulled from our full The Best Hair Dryers: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) comparison.
The Dyson Supersonic is the fast, light, handle-balanced benchmark of the group, with intelligent heat control and five attachments. If its flagship price is a stretch, the Laifen Swift delivers most of the everyday experience, with a 110,000 rpm brushless motor and 100-times-a-second temperature control, for a fraction of the cost.
Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer
Buy itThe fast, feather-light benchmark every other dryer is measured against.
- Built for fast drying, with the motor housed in the handle for balance
- Intelligent heat control that Dyson says helps prevent extreme heat damage
- Lighter than most salon-style dryers, with five magnetic attachments and a 2-year Dyson warranty
- Costs several times what a capable mainstream dryer does
- Owners note the attachments can pop off if bumped, and replacements are pricey
Laifen Swift High-Speed Hair Dryer
Buy itThe smart-money high-speed dryer, with a brushless motor and active temperature control at a fraction of the flagship price.
- Laifen's own 110,000 rpm brushless motor with a stated 22 m/s airspeed, and a motor lifespan Laifen says it tested to 1,000 hours
- Temperature control Laifen states runs 100 times a second, with a stated maximum of 85°C, hot, warm and cold settings and a long-press auto-cycling mode
- A stated 407g without the cord, negative ion technology, and a 2-year limited warranty
- Rated 120V and not dual voltage, which Laifen says no adapter can fix, so it is not a travel dryer abroad
- Only one magnetic smoothing nozzle in the box and two speed settings; the diffuser is sold separately
Side by side
The 6 criteria below are the ones our full comparison judged every product on, narrowed to these two.
| Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer Our pick | Laifen Swift High-Speed Hair Dryer | |
|---|---|---|
| Our verdict | Buy | Buy |
| Best for | Anyone who dries hair often and will keep a premium tool for years, or who wants the lightest, fastest option regardless of price. | Anyone who wants a fast, light, temperature-controlled dryer without paying flagship money. |
| Price tier | $$$$ · flagship | $$ · mid-range |
| Drying speed | Fast | Fast |
| Heat / hair protection | Active temperature regulation | Temperature control 100x a second, 85°C max |
| Weight & handling | Very light, well balanced | 407g without cord (stated) |
| Noise | Quieter than most | 59 dB average (Laifen figure) |
| Attachments & versatility | Five magnetic attachments | One magnetic smoothing nozzle |
| Build & expected lifespan | Premium, long-lived | 1,000-hour motor test, 2-year warranty |
Which one is right for you?
Pick the Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer if
anyone who dries hair often and will keep a premium tool for years, or who wants the lightest, fastest option regardless of price.
Know before buying: costs several times what a capable mainstream dryer does.
Pick the Laifen Swift High-Speed Hair Dryer if
anyone who wants a fast, light, temperature-controlled dryer without paying flagship money.
Know before buying: rated 120V and not dual voltage, which Laifen says no adapter can fix, so it is not a travel dryer abroad.
The bottom line
Our overall pick is the Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer - The fast, feather-light benchmark every other dryer is measured against. Choose the Laifen Swift High-Speed Hair Dryer instead if anyone who wants a fast, light, temperature-controlled dryer without paying flagship money.
Want the full picture, including the other options we compared and the popular one we'd skip? Read the complete The Best Hair Dryers: 4 Compared (and One to Skip).